Sears 247.8879 operating instructions Operation

OPERATION

	Drive Control
	Shift Lever
	Four-Way
	Chute Control™
	Auger Control
	Headlight
	Wheel Steering Control
	Electric Start Button
Chute	Gas Cap
Assembly
	Oil Fill
	Engine Controls
Clean-Out Tool	Recoil Starter
	Handle
	Electric Starter Outlet
	Primer
	Ignition
	Key

Choke

Control

Augers	Throttle
Skid Shoe	Control

Figure 10

Now that you have setup your snow thrower, it’s important to become acquainted with its controls and features. Refer to Figure 10.

NOTE: Do not turn the ignition key in an attempt to start the engine. Doing so may cause it to break.

Shift Lever

The shift lever is located on the right side of the handle panel. Place the shift lever into any of eight positions to control the direction of travel and ground speed.

Forward

Your snow thrower has six forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is the slowest and position six (6) is the fastest.

Reverse

Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds. One (1) is the slower and two (2) is the faster.

Ignition Key

The ignition key is a safety device. It must be fully inserted in order for the engine to start. Remove the ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use.

Choke Control

The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and is activated by rotating the knob clockwise. Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine.

Primer

Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting.

Oil Fill

Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill.

Meets ANSI Safety Standards

Craftsman Snow Throwers conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

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